Lemony Green Beans
Recipe from
Better Homes and Gardens
Quick-cooking green beans take this side dish recipe from start to finish in 20 minutes. Lemon peel and shallots add an elegant air and fresh flavor.
Servings:
Makes 8 servings.
Prep Time:
15 mins
Total Time:
20 mins
Ingredients
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1-1/2 lb.green beans, trimmed, or three 9-oz. pkg. frozen whole green beanssee savings
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3 Tbsp.extra-virgin olive oilsee savings
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3 largeshallots, cut into thin wedgessee savings
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6 clovesgarlic, thinly slicedsee savings
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1 Tbsp.finely shredded lemon peelsee savings
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1/2 tsp.saltsee savings
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1/8 tsp.ground black peppersee savings
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Lemon wedgessee savings
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Directions
1.
In a 12-inch skillet cook beans in lightly salted boiling water for 2 to 5 minutes or until barely crisp-tender. Drain; rinse beans with cold water. Set aside.
2.
In same skillet heat oil over medium-high heat. Add shallots and garlic. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 2 to 3 minutes or until softened and beginning to brown. Add green beans. Toss for 1 to 2 minutes or until heated through. Remove from heat. Stir in lemon peel, salt, and pepper. Serve with lemon wedges. Makes 8 servings.
Make-Ahead Tip
Two hours ahead, cook beans as directed in Step 1; cover and refrigerate beans. Thirty minutes ahead, finish recipe as directed in Step 2.
Nutrition information
Per serving: Calories 80, Total Fat 5 g, Saturated Fat 1 g, Monounsaturated Fat 4 g, Polyunsaturated Fat 1 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Sodium 152 mg, Carbohydrate 9 g, Total Sugar 2 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 2 g. Daily Values: Vitamin A 0%, Vitamin C 41%, Calcium 4%, Iron 6%. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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